Chris Makas papers

Copyright Holder: Mr. Chris Makas Consists of a memoir written by and oral history conducted with Sgt. Chris Makas, a member of the 63rd Infantry Division of the United States Army, who participated in the liberation of the Kaufering concentration camp. Both the memoir, which is undated, and the oral history, which was conducted in December 2000, describe his wartime experiences. Includes copyprints of Sgt. Makas and several images of Kaufering after liberation. Also includes copies of several documents related to Sgt. Makas's history and memories of Kaufering. The oral history was conducted by Sgt. Makas's daughter, Elaine Makas.